Bare Tree and Little Wind, Mitali Perkins
Bare Tree and Little Wind, Mitali Perkins
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Bare Tree and Little Wind
A Story for Holy Week

Author: Mitali Perkins

Narrator: Chanté McCormick

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/22/2022

Synopsis

A lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl, that is sure to become a beloved tradition for families of faith.

Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem can't wait for Real King to visit. But Little Wind is puzzled when the king doesn't look how he expected. His wise friend Bare Tree helps him learn that sometimes strength is found in sacrifice, and new life can spring up even when all hope seems lost.
 
This story stands apart for its imagination, endearing characters, and how it weaves Old Testament imagery into Holy Week and the promise of Jesus's triumphant return. While the youngest readers will connect to the curious Little Wind, older children and parents will appreciate the layers of meaning and Scriptural references in the story, making it a book families can enjoy together year after year.

About The Author

Mitali Perkins has written many books for young readers. She has been nominated for a National Book Award, honored as a "Most Engaging Author" by independent booksellers, selected as a "Literary Light for Children" by the Associates of the Boston Public Library, and was invited to serve as a judge for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize. Mitali was born in Kolkata, India, before immigrating to the United States. She has also lived in Bangladesh, England, Thailand, Mexico, Cameroon, and Ghana, studied at Stanford and U.C. Berkeley, and currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.Khoa Le is the author and illustrator of numerous picture books. She currently lives with her cats and has a passion for traveling and discovering different cultures and stories. She has been honored by the Singapore Book Council as the winner of the Grand Prize Samsung KidsTime Authors Award and the second runner-up of the Scholastic Picture Book Award.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Meg on March 06, 2022

I absolutely wish I could give this 5 stars. Finding biblical stories for kids (hell, for grownups) that are culturally and racially accurate is near impossible. 10/10 to Perkins for having a Brown Jesus. 10/10 for the restrained use of blonde-haired-blue-eyed people. Love it. Regrettably, this book......more

Goodreads review by Joellen on March 17, 2022

A great Lenten read for all ages. The kind of storytelling that I greatly desire.......more

Goodreads review by Meredith on March 11, 2022

Bare Tree and Little Wind is such a unique story for Holy Week told from an unusual perspective. THe story celebrates new life and our anticipation for Jesus's return. Perkins writes with lyrical simplicity, and the story tugs at your heartstrings This story is about endurance and perseverance. New l......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on May 31, 2022

We’ve been fascinated by Mitali Perkins’ new release, featuring Little Wind and the trees of Jerusalem, who can’t wait for Real King to visit. My daughters were very sad when Jesus was crucified, but loved that Bare Tree became not so bare, and her seeds populated the earth. They loved how this story......more

Goodreads review by Bunmi on December 16, 2021

Can't wait for readers to get to see this beautiful book!......more

Quotes

“Inspired by scripture, Perkins draws on nature to illuminate the story of Holy Week. . . . Le’s elegant depictions of nature foreground seeds and fronds, gentling Perkins’s fast-moving, forward-looking chronology.”—Publishers Weekly

“Renowned Christian author Mitali Perkins creatively employs Old Testament imagery to relate for children the events of Holy Week and beyond . . . Bare Tree and Little Wind is a children’s picture book worthy of being savored again and again.”—The Banner

“Bare Tree and Little Wind is marvelous. Unlike any Easter book I’ve read, it has a timeless folktale quality. . . . Highly recommended.”—The Redeemed Reader

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